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SharkPreneurEpisode 1223: Turning Lost Leads into New Revenue with Jason KramerMost companies don’t have a lead problem, they have a follow-up problem.
In this episode of Sharkpreneur, Seth Greene interviews Jason Kramer, Founder & CEO at Cultivize, who breaks down how smart CRM strategy can transform “maybe someday” prospects into real revenue. Jason shares how his team helps manufacturing, roofing, finance, and home service businesses design, implement, and actually use CRM systems like HubSpot and Pipedrive so salespeople stop dropping the ball. With real-world case studies, including a roofing company that turned old quotes into seven-figure sales, Jason shows what’s possible when technology, strategy...
2025-12-1018 min
No Code MBA12 Lovable tips you need to know to build REAL and COMPLEX appsLovable is evolving fast as a vibe coding platform. In this walkthrough we build a real app and show you how to use every feature that matters, from Figma import and voice prompting to GitHub sync, Lovable Cloud, security scans, and shipping to your own domain.Get a FREE lesson from our AI app building course here:https://www.saascourse.ai/WHAT YOU’LL LEARNPrompting that works: screenshot → prompt → plan → build.Design & data starters: Figma import, Supabase connect, Shopify store cr...
2025-11-2011 minNo Code MBAHow he hit $1K MRR without paid ads (tactics you can steal)This founder hit $1k MRR in 59 days. Get a FREE lesson from our AI app building course here: https://www.saascourse.ai/In this interview, David (co-founder of Shipper) breaks down the exact free strategies that moved the needle: Product Hunt launch, building in public on X/LinkedIn, Reddit posts that actually convert, and “hot-lead” SEO pages that capture frustrated competitor searches. It’s tactical and repeatable. But there is also some nuance. Try Shipper out here: https://shipper.now/Follow David on X here: https://x.com/chhddavidIn this video- What Shipper is and who it’s for- The firs...
2025-11-1729 minNo Code MBAThis founder used Lovable and hit $456k ARR in monthsCase study: this founder used Lovable and hit $456k ARR in just a few months.Get a FREE lesson from our AI app building course here: https://www.saascourse.ai/In this video, we sit down with the founder of Plinq, a startup that has already crossed $456k in annual recurring revenue (ARR) — and it was built in just weeks using Lovable and n8n.Check out Sabrine's X account here: https://x.com/thisabriYou’ll learn:- How they went from MVP to $456k ARR in less than...
2025-11-1424 min
Startup Improv#61: Business Ideas for 2025We're back with business ideas for 2025!
We cover ideas around dog training, natural fiber clothing, credit card optimization, and a new type of meditation app.
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2025-01-1650 minStartup Improv#60: 2024 Year In ReviewMatt and Seth are back! This time, talking about the past year, and what's next in 2025.
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2025-01-161h 06
RyeGuysKramer vs. KramerJake, Seth and Conor join forces to discuss the 1979 Legal Drama and groundbreaking divorce film, Kramer vs. Kramer. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Meryl Streep and Justin Henry.
2024-11-1846 minStartup Improv#59: The return of the iPod?In this episode, we chat about:
- Social sports commenting
- OpenAI / Apple Collab?
- A single-purpose music device
- Microplastics
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2024-05-1746 minStartup Improv#58: Is building an AI company sustainable?In this episode we talk about:
- the YCW24 batch
- the future of building companies that integrate with AI
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2024-05-021h 03Startup Improv#57: What should developers build for the Vision Pro?In this episode we talk Apple Vision Pro app ideas!
Ideas that use spatial video
Fitness scans
Video chat with presence
Interior design
Professional Vision Pro Videographers
Presentation coach
A marketplace for virtual environments
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2024-02-2236 minStartup Improv#56: AI Models and VR MonitorsIn this episode we talk about:
The Rabbit AI Action model
Running AI models locally
Apple Vision Pro
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2024-02-1948 minStartup Improv#55: 2023 reflections + looking ahead to 2024Seth and Matt reflect on 2023 and set intentions for 2024!
2024-02-141h 04
This Week in AIExploring the Future of No Code with Seth from NoCode MBAIn this episode of 'This Week in No Code', hosts JJ Englert and David Pal discuss exciting developments in the No Code world, including FlutterFlow's recent funding success, Microsoft's 'Copilot Pro' and the newly launched incubator called 80 90. They also interview Seth Kramer, the founder of NoCodeMBA, about his journey into no code, his insights on the no code industry, and his focus on providing education for a variety of no code tools. Seth shares about his experience with different no-code tools like Glide, Bubble, Webflow, Zapier, and AirTable, and details his vision for the growth of No Code MBA.
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2024-01-2054 minStartup Improv#54: Retail business ideasWe chat about: non-alcoholic wine, Mike's Hot Honey, fancy sparkling water, drop store for speciality goods, platform for drop stores, apartment real estate websites, dog food, cohort classes, helping restaurants commercialize their products, and more!
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2023-12-2848 minStartup Improv#53: Food business ideasIn this episode, we talk about non-alcohol date spots, drop stores for specialty food, apartment building gourmet grocery stores, unique food experiences, selling food products from great restaurants,
2023-12-2653 min
Entrepreneur's EnigmaBryan Kramer On H2H, Agency Life, Coaching and Entrepreneur LifeIn this episode of Entrepreneur's Enigma, host Seth interviews marketing legend Bryan Kramer. Bryan, known for coining the phrase H2H (Human to Human), shares his transition from the corporate world to entrepreneurship and the importance of developing a clear vision in leadership. They discuss Bryan's TED talk, his move to Portugal, and his personal journey of overcoming burnout. Bryan emphasizes the value of doing the next right thing and discusses his preferred social media channels, such as Instagram for storytelling and LinkedIn for business engagement. This conversation provides insights into the power of relationships and the...
2023-12-2122 minStartup Improv#52: OpenAI follow-up, unbundling Mint, and AI landing page feedbackIn this episode we chat about: OpenAI's drama, can you be a kind leader and build a world-changing company, ideation around personal finance business ideas, Seth's AI landing page feedback generator, productive ways to spend time other than social media,
2023-12-2058 minNo Code MBA#19: How to build and grow an AI App w/ Louis Pereira from AudioPenIn this video, you'll hear from Louis Pereira, the founder of https://audiopen.ai, an AI app that converts voice notes into text that's easy to read & ready to share.
CHAPTERS:
(00:00) What is AudioPen?
(04:30) How did AudioPen get it's first customers?
(08:16) Why didn't TikTok work for marketing for AudioPen?
(13:26) Why you should build many products
(21:00) How to build in public without sharing revenue
(27:00) Benefits of being your own user
(29:00) Advantages of being a solo no-code builder
(40:14) No-code mobile app builders
(44:00) AI...
2023-12-1854 minNo Code MBA#17: Katt Risen's journey from employee to no-code entrepreneurIn this episode of the No Code MBA Show, we dive into the fascinating journey of Katt Risin, founder of No Code Exits and Sprint. Discover how Katt transitioned from employee to entrepreneur and carved out a niche in the no-code industry.
CHAPTERS:
00:00 introduction
00:50 Katt’s background building with no-code as an employee
08:00 How Katt sold her first no-code product
16:00 deciding where to spend your time as an indie maker
29:00 growing an audience for No Code Exits
36:00 Katt’s new product: Sprints.so
43:00 selling your own products to your audience
Don't forget to use 'podcast10' for a 10...
2023-12-1154 minNo Code MBA#18: Building rows.com w/ Torben SchultzCHAPTERS:
01:05: What is rows.com?
03:03: How much did the domain rows.com cost?
06:34: The use-cases for Rows
13:29: Impact of AI on Rows
21:22: Spreadsheet and AI competitive landscape
23:55: How to try Rows for free
In this episode of the No Code MBA Show, we delve into the fascinating journey of Rows.com with its founder, Torben Schultz.
From the early days of conceptualization to the challenges of establishing a presence in the competitive world of tech startups, Schultz shares his invaluable insights and experiences.
🚀 Key Highlights:
The Origin of Rows.com - Discover how Torben Schultz embarked on the...
2023-12-1125 minNo Code MBA#16: Building an AI Chatbot App w/ Mike HeapIn this video, you're going to learn all about AskAI (https://myaskai.com) which is an AI app built on Bubble. We'll dive into Mike's pivot to AskAI, marketing channels, using Bubble, competition, and raising money vs bootstrapping. We'll also look at their MRR and how they grew initially.
00:00 introduction
01:30 Mike’s pivot to AskAI
16:00 deciding what marketing channel to use
27:00 Using Bubble to build AskAI
36:00 Security as a small team
40:00 Competition in the AI space
50:00 Raising money vs bootstrapping
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2023-12-0357 minStartup Improv#51: Rapid fire business ideasWe chat about Halloween business ideas, dog toy business ideas, Black Friday business ideas, bundling/unbundling and more!
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2023-11-2739 minStartup Improv#50: The universal theory of contentWe talk about Spotify and Apple Music, The Kindle and The Universal Theory of content, single-use devices, fitness devices, Vision Pro, and more!
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Matt: x.com/mattybuilds
2023-11-1055 minStartup Improv#49: Delegation and the value of intense workIn this episode, we talk about delegation inside a company (inspired by Levels), plus the tradeoffs of intense work and a successful life. And a business idea around a recipe social network.
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2023-11-0948 minStartup Improv#48: The future of the iPhoneWe chat about the future of the iPhone, will X compete with LinkedIn, indie bookstore affiliates and bookstores loyalty programs, and AI user interviews.
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Matt: x.com/mattybuilds
2023-11-0652 minStartup Improv#47: Our favorite YC S23 companiesWe talk about our favorite companies from the latest YC batch and themes we see among the startups YC funded.
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2023-11-0342 minNo Code MBA#15 - What you need to know about SEO as a startup founder w/ Kyleigh SmithIn this podcast, you're going to learn all about building apps, SEO and content marketing from Kyleigh Smith. This will give you actionable steps so that you can rank higher in the search results.
0:00 introduction
2:00- how do you describe what you do when you have multiple projects?
5:00 - what was your path into no-code?
13:00- Harold - Kyleigh’s first no-code product (habit building product)
18:00- SEO for indie makers
33:00- AI in the loop with content writing
41:22- Getting customers and building relationships on Twitter/X
Links:
- Harold the Habit Tracker: https://haroldthehabittracker.com/ato...
- SE...
2023-11-0150 minStartup Improv#46: The indirect career pathWe talk about summer travel, taking the indirect path to figure out what to work on, Bill Simmons’ path to writing, personal horoscopes, crypto, and personal websites.
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Matt: x.com/mattybuilds
2023-11-0145 minNo Code MBA#14: How to build an AI SaaS using no-code tools: David Bressler of FormulaBotIn this podcast, you're going to learn about the amazing story of David Bresler and his no code web app called FormulaBot.
This is a story of building an MVP over the weekend, going viral overnight, and then constantly improving the product and marketing.
1:35 - David’s journey building FormulaBot
7:51 - Capitalizing on viral growth
12:15 - The value of a “ChatGPT” wrapper
16:22 - Formula Bot’s target audience
18:30 - Building as a non-technical founder with expertise
20:13 - Going from side project to full-time
30:20 - The FormulaBot team
40:00 - Vision and goals
52:36 - 10% off No Code MBA
Li...
2023-10-1953 min
Movie FriendsSaw X w/ EricaDo you want to listen to a podcast? Seth is joined by Saw superfan Erica to discuss the series latest installment, Saw X! Where does this fall in the pantheon of John Kramer films? Is having a hotmail email address a sign of being old? What trap would Seth definitely survive? Check out the episode and let us know what you thought of Jigsaw in Mexico! Ad-free versions of all of our episodes are available on our Patreon When you sign up you also get access to our bonus shows, Discord server, decoder ring, shout...
2023-09-301h 12No Code MBA#13: Using AI to streamline operations with Chris StroblIn this episode, we interview Chris Strobl, co-founder of GitFlash, an AI-powered agency. He's an expert in AI as well as one of the top no-code Bubble builders.
Learn about:
(00:26): Chris's background
(5:42): What the opportunity with AI right now
(12:40): How will AI change when future GPT models are released?
(16:53): About GitFlash, Chris's current company
(30:05): How Chris is using AI to streamline operations
(38:06): The future of consulting and AI
(44:33): How to sell to enterprise clients
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2023-07-2751 minStartup Improv#45: Powering services businesses with AI, musings about creativity, and more!Seth and Matt get together for another random show to discuss:
1. Framer's new AI functionality
2. Ben Thompson's Aggregation Theory in a world of AI
3. Powering services business like fiftydollarwebsites and signatures as a service with AI
4. Ideating vs building
5. Ideas for our podcast, including growth strategies and topics to ideate on
6. Rick Rubin idea about showing work to someone else to improve it
7. Reddit Revolt
8. Zuckerberg: Lex Friedman
9. Apple VR
10. Management and AI
11. Carve Outs
2023-06-301h 02No Code MBA#12: Building an AI product with Anita KirkovskaWelcome to the No Code MBA show! In this episode, we speak with Anita Kirkovska, founder of VoicePen (an AI product) and The Prompt (an AI newsletter)
Links:
Learn to build your own AI apps: https://www.nocode.mba/tracks/building-apps-with-ai
VoicePen: https://voicepen.ai
The Prompt: https://ThePrompt.io
Follow Anita: https://twitter.com/anitakirkovska
Follow Seth: https://twitter.com/sethjkramer
Chapters
Anita's background (2:24)
Why you should pick a trend to build on (12:45)
2023-06-1953 minStartup Improv#44: Apple Vision Pro - first impressions and predictions!We're back with another episode! In this podcast, we cover:
- Our thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro
- Business opportunities in VR w/ the Vision Pro
- Will people be wearing the Vision Pro in coffee shops?
- Carve Outs
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2023-06-0751 minStartup Improv#43: Rolling up traditional businesses + text to voice biz ideasWe're back with another episode! In this episode, we cover:
- Auto-generated investor updates
- The “Murph” challenge business idea
- Text to voice business ideas
- Rolling up bookkeeping and gyms
- Succession
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2023-06-0556 minNo Code MBA#11 Building a no-code SaaS with Kieran (NoCodeLife)Welcome to the No Code MBA show! In this episode, we speak with Kieran, founder of Yep.so (an AI product) and a no-code educator.
Links:
Learn to build your own AI apps: https://www.nocode.mba/tracks/building-apps-with-ai
Yep: https://yep.so
Follow Kieran: https://twitter.com/nocodelife
Follow Seth: https://twitter.com/sethjkramer
Chapters
Kieran's background (1:39)
How Kieran creates courses (11:30)
Building a no-code SaaS with Yep.so (21:45)
Limitations of no-code (30:00)
2023-05-3059 minStartup Improv#42: Personal AI assistants and the sneaky winners of the AI raceIn this episode, we cover:
Apple’s possible offline AI
Sneaky AI winners in the AI race
Business idea: finding a job with AI
Simple goal-setting business idea
Building products for fun, not business
A bar for people who don’t drink
Business idea: Generative AI Pinterest
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Seth: twitter.com/sethjkramer
Matt: twitter.com/mattybuilds
2023-05-3049 minNo Code MBA#10: The future of SEO with Byword.aiIn this episode hear from Mack Grenfell, the founder of Byword.ai, an app built with Bubble that uses AI to scale SEO for companies.
You'll learn about the future of SEO, mack's background, how he built the company using Bubble, how he's growing the business, and much more!
1:23: What is Byword and Mack’s Background
11:23: When did Mack start using Bubble?
18:30: What is the future of SEO given AI?
28:07: AI’s power of leverage
30:32: How is Byword getting customers?
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2023-05-2243 minNo Code MBA#9: How to build in public with KPThis is a recording from No Code MBA's event series! To register for future no-code events, subscribe to our email list at https://nocode.mba/updates
Watch expert guest speaker KP (founder / CEO of Build In Public Studio) talk about how you can authentically build a business in public. Learn about common questions, myths, and misconceptions about building in public. This event is full of valuable information!
Links
No Code MBA: https://www.nocode.mba
The Build In Public Fellowship: https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/...
KP's Twitter: https://twitter.com/thisiskp_
2023-05-1857 minStartup Improv#41: Life and business lessons from Steve JobsWe’re back with another episode! In this podcast, Matt and Seth talk about:
Steve Jobs lessons from the Walter Isaacson biography and the new book “Make Something Wonderful”.
The Berkshire Hathaway Annual Meeting
Systems & business ideas around keeping track of book / kindle notes
2023-05-121h 01No Code MBA#8: AI No-Code Innovators: Inside the Journey of AudioPen and FormulaBotIn this episode, we're thrilled to be joined by two awesome guests, David Bressler and Louis Pereira, the founders of FormulaBot and AudioPen, respectively.
Learn about how David and Louis built their AI apps with no-code, their growth strategies, and more.
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, a budding entrepreneur, or simply curious about the world of no-code applications, this episode is for you!
2023-05-1252 minStartup Improv#40: One-person venture studios, Airbnb's product announcements, stock picks, and more!The boys are live in-person to discuss:
- Airbnb's product announcements
- Stock picks
- Venture studios
- Ideas for Matt's fitness technology venture studio
- Matt Ishbia + the Phoenix Suns making their games free to watch
...and more!
2023-05-051h 08Startup Improv#39: Charging customers for beta access, Teacher Paying Teachers, template marketplaces, and more!Charging customers for beta access, Teacher Paying Teachers, template marketplaces, and more!
2023-05-0227 minStartup Improv#38: Will AI replace engineers, using AI to make SaaS services modular, and more!Will AI replace engineers, using AI to make SaaS services modular, and more!
2023-04-2749 minStartup Improv#37: What's the real opportunity in AI?Seth and Matt chat about the future of AI and entrepreneurship and where the opportunities might be! Plus, learn about the newest AI tools like AutoGPT.
2023-04-2451 minStartup Improv#36: Seed oils, continuous glucose monitoring, and more business ideasSeth and Matt discuss business ideas related to seed oils, continuous glucose monitoring, and more!
2023-04-201h 052023-04-171h 02Startup Improv#34: YC W23 batchIn this episode, Seth and Matt riff on business ideas from the latest YCombinator batch. The companies include:
- Forfeit (https://www.forfeit.app/)
- Finni (https://www.finnihealth.com/)
- Quazel (https://quazel.com/)
- Pierre (https://heypierre.app/)
- Planar (https://www.useplanar.com/)
- Metal (https://getmetal.io/)
- Milestones (https://www.getmilestones.com/)
- Wild Moose (https://www.wildmoose.ai/)
- Tailfin (https://tailfin.cloud/)
- Resend (https://resend.com/)
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2023-04-141h 10
SharkPreneur898: Human to Human with Bryan KramerHuman to HumanBryan Kramer, H2H Companies – The Sharkpreneur podcast with Seth Greene Episode 898 Bryan KramerCalled the “Zen Master to Digital Marketers” by Forbes, Bryan Kramer is a renowned business strategist, global keynote speaker, executive trainer and coach, investor, two-time bestselling author including a TOP 150 USA best-selling book, and Forbes contributor. Bryan also created a global movement and is known for his keynotes, book, and talks on “There Is No BtoB or B2C: It’s Human-to-Human, H2H. He is the CEO of H2H Companies, an executive coaching co...
2023-03-3118 minStartup Improv#33: a marketplace for premium fan-designed jerseys, finding influencers within companies to sell B2B products, and more!Seth and Matt discuss:
(00:00) - Practical thoughts on starting a business
(7:02) - Create creatine gummies, and building brands around supplements
(9:46) - Reflections from past podcast episodes
(22:47) - Finding influencers within companies to sell B2B products
(32:05) - A marketplace for premium fan-designed jerseys
(38:33) - Joining vs. disrupting @mindbody
(49:51) - Carve outs!
...and more!
2023-02-1055 minStartup Improv#32: Tech Layoff Business IdeasWelcome to another episode of Startup Improv!
0:13 Running a No Code MBA event on ConferenceTap
6:34 The importance of product design
9:08 Business ideas around tech layoffs
34:56 Carveouts
2023-02-0141 minStartup Improv#31: What we would do if we were laid off, plus fine-tuning and embedding AI modelsSeth and Matt discuss what they would each do if they were laid off, fine-tuning and embedding AI models, and more!
2023-02-0148 min2023-02-011h 03
No Code MBA#7: Integrating AI into SoVisual without codeThis was a great interview with Dustin W. Stout, founder of SoVisual (sovisual.co) and Social Remix (https://socialremix.co).
Dustin is an entrepreneur and designer, who is using no-code to integrate AI features into his app.
In this episode, we cover:
Dustin’s background as a designer and entrepreneur
The issues with Canva and how SoVisual helps
How No Code MBA helped Dustin implement AI into SoVisual
How Dustin is growing SoVisual
Links:
No Code MBA
SoVisual
Social Remix
2023-01-3127 minStartup Improv#29: Andrew Just (CEO of Train Fitness) + AI business ideasThe boys are joined by Andrew Just, Founder + CEO of Train Fitness, to chat about business ideas related to AI
Some of the topics include:
(1:35) Introducing Andrew + Train Fitness
(15:00) Andrew’s idea for AI personal assistant
(22:26) Andrew’s idea for improving ecommerce purchasing
(25:21) Matt’s idea: personalized, AI-generated clothing brands
(30:56) Seth’s idea: no code tools for developing algorithms
(34:45) Generative data + Gretel
(39:42) Brainstorming ideas for Train’s product roadmap
(50:54) Carve outs
2023-01-1100 minStartup Improv#28 Seth's latest project and why companies failSeth and Matt discuss:
(00:38) Seth’s newest project: Ask No Code
(20:55) Matt’s theory on why companies fail when they launch new products
(30:22) Choosing the right fundraising strategy for your business
(38:47) Is it smart to start an AI business right now?
(52:44) Twitter drama
(1:01:03) How AI intersects with Meta’s VR bet
(1:07:56) Thoughts about hiring
(1:09:51) Carve outs
2022-12-091h 14Startup Improv#27: Takeaways from Invent and Wander and AI business ideasThis week, Seth and Matt discuss:
(2:07) Takeaways from Invent and Wonder
(13:43) Why content companies with strong IP will win with AI
(18:08) Replacing advertisement patches on sports jerseys with AI
(25:51) Carve outs
2022-12-0926 minStartup Improv#26: AI Generated Furniture, The Power of Stripe, and Frank SlootmanEpisode 26: In this episode of Startup Improv, Matt and Seth chat about:
4:13: AI for furniture, clothes, and style
20:47: Stripe is a behemoth - what happened to Braintree?
33:27: Github Co-pilot
37:00: Getting value of Youtube
42:24: Making friends as adults
46:36: How we think about the future of our careers
50:42: Frank Slootman
52:23: Computer Scientists vs Engineers
2022-10-121h 03Startup Improv#25: Stock PicksWe've been thinking more about investing and wanted to share some stock picks we've been thinking about, including:
- (3:02) Peloton
- (7:44) Helium
- (21:06) Shopify
- (26:28) Meta
Insert the standard warning that you hear on every podcast: this is NOT investment advice!
2022-10-0240 minStartup Improv#24: AI Emergency PodAI has exploded since we chatted about it in episode 21, so we HAD to get back together to discuss the recent developments. We explore Stable Diffusion, which companies are likely to win AI, and more!
2022-10-0217 minStartup Improv#23: Browsers and Apple Watches as the next big platforms, portfolios of founder options, and moreThis week, Seth and Matt discuss:
- (2:24) Browsers and Apple Watches as the next big platforms
- (2:23) Why Replit will kill GitHub
- (30:10) An idea for VC funds to offer founders shares in the portfolio
- ...and more!
2022-10-0240 minStartup Improv#22: VRWe're back with episode 2 of our emerging technologies season with a brainstorm on VR! If you can think of anyone who would enjoy this too, please share one of the episode segments with a friend!
Our take on the current state and future of VR (2:51)
VR Psychedelics (without drugs) (7:15)
VR Sleepmasks (8:29)
VR Golf (11:55)
VR Coaching (14:44)
Teaching devs how to build in VR (20:24)
VR Shopping (20:58)
FTC Blocked Supernatural Acquisition by Meta - good or bad idea? (29:42)
Adam Neumann’s new company (36:17)
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2022-08-1748 minStartup ImprovBONUS: Strategies for growing the podWe’re sharing a bonus episode on our plan for growing the Startup Improv podcast, including our personal goals, outsourcing all the work beyond just recording the pod, and our strategies for growing the pod.
2022-08-1125 minStartup Improv#21: AIWe’re kicking off a new season on emerging technologies to chat about artificial intelligence! Ideas include:
- How we’d grow a pushup tracking app to $1M in annual revenue (1:54)
- AI assistants that help humans with work tasks (18:55)
- Productizing AI services, like selling icons, illustrations, YouTube thumbnails, and video titles (24:44)
- Making yourself look hot in dating app pics (27:44)
- Scraping content from any website (29:19)
- Automatically generating stock music (29:55)
- Making a member management systems that gym owners would actually love (30:14)
2022-08-1039 minStartup Improv#20: Unbundling TwitterThe boys are BACK! Seth and Matt got together to discuss business opportunities related to Twitter, including:
- Aggregating the best things people read each week (00:53)
- Making Twitter more social (1:51)
- Unbundling Twitter communities (14:24)
- What would it look like if Twitter and Reddit had a baby? (16:10)
- Building Twitter Creator tools (27:20)
- GPT-3 for creating new Twitter content (28:32)
- Using Twitter data to create a new Google Trends (29:27)
- How to bootstrap a Twitter ghostwriting agency (32:10)
- Carve outs! (36:56)
2022-08-0340 min
Startup Improv#19: Unbundling the iPhoneWe're back with another unbundling episode! Today we’re unbundling one of the most successful devices ever created - the iPhone.
A few ideas we cover in this episode:
A physical device to use in the evening/morning instead of your phone
Business opportunities around Apple Shortcuts
A single-purpose writing device
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2022-05-1534 min
Startup ImprovDavid Goldstein's entrepreneurial rollercoaster with Julian Goldstein (Co-CEO of Navitar)I interviewed my uncle Julian to learn about my grandpa (David Goldstein), whose entrepreneurial journey led him from success, to bankruptcy, and back to success in the field of optical engineering.
My grandpa died when I was 3, and I never heard the full story about how he grew up and ran his businesses. Julian, who is the Co-CEO of Navitar (alongside his brother Jeremy), sat down with me to chat about his father's entrepreneurial journey, how David rebounded from the bankruptcy of his first business (Elgeet) to build Navitar (the company my uncles now run), and how...
2022-04-011h 07Startup Improv#18: Unbundling AirbnbToday, Seth and Matt share ideas about how they would unbundle Airbnb!
Ideas include:
- @wander for gyms and kitchens
- Giving away tiny homes
- PE roll up of Airbnb properties
- A service helping small businesses identify the best real estate to move in to
- Scott's Cheap Flights for incredible Airbnbs around the world
- trymystery.com for long distance couples
2022-03-2953 min
Startup Improv#17: Music x Web3 with Ryan Caradonna (Co-Founder of eq keys)Today we're joined by Ryan Caradonna, co-founder of eq keys, to chat about:
- The origin of eq keys
- The state of music NFTs
- Raising money in a volatile crypto industry
..and more!
2022-03-0858 min
No Code MBA#6: No-code ops & unbundling brainstorm with James EldersveldReally excited to share this interview with James Eldersveld! This is a great conversation where we chat about no-code ops inside of James' service business, Hexi, as well as a deep dive into his business. Then, we brainstorm unbundling business ideas with no-code, and finish up with a brainstorm about future plans for No Code MBA.
James Intro (2:03)
What no-code tools does James use to run his business? (5:04)
More about James' business Hexi (13:27)
Unbundling businesses with no-code (37:36)
No Code MBA brainstorm (55:00)
Links
James' Twitter: https://t...
2022-02-181h 07No Code MBA#5: Building, community, and fundraising with Arjay RugglesHello everyone!
This is not an episode to miss! In this interview, we talk with Arjay Ruggles, a multiple-time founder building with no-code tools. This episode has tons of gems and actionable advice. We cover:
Arjay's story (0:28)
Arjay's first startup, Playtyme, about how it's build with no-code (4:18)
Building community (10:28)
How Arjay built the first version of Homeroom in VR(!) (15:25)
VR for work (20:17)
Fundraising advice (28:21)
No-code and fundraising (32:47)
Why no-code is exciting (35:22)
Storytelling advice (36:34)
Building the Homeroom community (41:08)
2022-02-0346 minStartup Improv#16: Smart CitiesAs if it weren't covered enough already, Seth + Matt discuss Ryan Breslow's tweet storm about Stripe + YC
Then, the boys discuss business opportunities for Smart Cities, including:
(4:33) Sidewalk Labs: Google's failed smart city project
(11:00) Telosa: a new city founded by Marc Lore
(19:42) EPCOT: the OG smart city
(29:13) Helium...but selling excess energy to neighbors
(47:09) Carve Outs
2022-02-0355 minNo Code MBA#4: OutsetaHello! The No Code MBA Show is back with a great interview with Geoff Roberts, the co-founder of Outseta.
Outseta is an all-in-one no-code tool for membership sites. It includes authentication, email, a CRM, and more.
In this episode, we talk about how people are using Outseta, building in public, bootstrapping, marketing/growth, and issuing equity for bootstrappers. Enjoy!
What is Outseta (0:44)
Is it for coders or no-coders? (3:25)
How are people using Outseta (5:39)
Why build in public (11:47)
Why bootstrap (14:34)
Next on the roadmap (19:51)...
2022-01-2843 minStartup Improv#15: DAOs + Strategy Sesh on Growing a Twitter AccountThis week's episode combines a brainstorm (and questions we have) about DAOs, and also a brainstorm about how Seth and Matt are growing their twitter accounts!
(1:32) Some questions about DAOs
(5:12) Idea: Shopify for DAOs
(7:14) Idea: The opportunity for lawyers
(13:37) DAOs / No-Code
(21:14) Governance
(24:13) Philanthropy through DAOs
(35:51) Strategy session: how we're growing our twitter accounts
2022-01-271h 06Startup Improv#14: Unbundling LinkedInThis week's episode is jam packed with ideas about how Seth and Matt would unbundle LinkedIn! 🧑💻
(0:53) Thoughts on LinkedIn: what they do well and don’t do well
(6:50) Idea: Twitter -> Linkedin integration
(10:38) Idea: Should LinkedIn open their API for free?
(14:06) Idea: Lego-block portfolio
(17:00) Idea: Reference check marketplace
(22:54) Idea: Vertical job marketplaces
(29:45) Idea: Negotiating Salaries as a service
(37:47) Idea: Contract to hire
(44:15) Idea: Connecting with likeminded people
(48:37) Idea: Bitclout for LinkedIn
2022-01-1859 minStartup Improv#13: LongevityLongevity is pushing lifespans above 100
...so what new businesses need to be built as a result?
This week, Seth and Matt explore:
(2:34) Personal finance implications of longevity
(4:43) Workforce implications of longevity
(9:30) Loneliness and ideas around businesses to help solve it
(14:05) Retirement communities for young people
(19:16) Centenarian olympics (strength training specific to aging)
(30:44) NewLimit’s mission statement
(34:16) Implications of the internet on academic research
(36:11) Carve Outs
2022-01-1143 minStartup Improv#12: 2021 Wrapped, 2022 Preview, No Code, and Wellness TechSeth and Matt are kicking off 2022 by bringing back WDYT!
This week's episode is a bit of the random show, covering:
- Reviewing 2021 (1:22)
- Previewing 2022 (12:33)
- Jamming on new business ideas in the worlds of no-code (44:57) and wellness technology (55:34)
- Carve Outs (1:30:38)
2022-01-071h 55Startup Improv#11: Health & WellnessIn this episode we chat through business ideas and trends related to Health and Wellness!
We chat about:
Intermittent fasting
Digital avatars
Why Peloton will keep winning
Hotel workouts
And more!
2021-05-2643 min
Real Estate Investing Made Simple#62 Canadian TV Show Host and I talk about how to connect with A PlayersIn this episode, Bailey Kramer sits down with Seth Ferguson to talk about what its like hosting a TV show and how to connect with A players.Information about our guest: Seth FergusonSeth is the founder of the real estate investment company Multifamily Real Estate Investments Inc that provides investment opportunities for high net worth individuals by acquiring and improving underperforming apartment buildings. A 13-year real estate veteran, Seth is the host of a cable TV real estate show, the host of a real estate investing podcast, and had his first book, Sell For...
2021-05-0637 min
Humanly PossibleSmall Shift, Massive Outcome with Joseph Jaffe @jaffejuiceJoseph Jaffe is an author, entrepreneur, and as of March 2020, the host of CoronaTV, a daily streaming interview-based show about hope, positivity and optimism and if there's time left over a little bit of marketing! (www.coronatv.show) To date, he has done just under 200 interviews, including Seth Godin, James Rollins, Jamal Mashburn, Philip Kotlerand and many more.In This Episode:Making the quick shift from in-person to live streamingLearning to stop talking and just listenReally connecting with the human being...
2021-04-1444 minStartup Improv#10: Personal FinanceSeth and Matt discuss business ideas related to personal finance, including:
- pipe.com for individuals
- a Chrome extension to maximize credit card rewards
- automating student loan and mortgage payments based on your psychology
- lunchmoney.app as a Personal Capital alternative
- Zapier for financial apps
For carve outs, Seth brings up NBA Top Shot and Matt talks about Daniel Naroditsky.
2021-03-2343 minStartup Improv#9: SleepIn this episode we cover business ideas and trends related to sleep! We chat about:
- How we'd turn around Casper
- Smart beds
- Men's pajama brand
- Modern sleepy time tea
- Companies incentivizing employees to sleep
- Sleep apps
And more!
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2021-03-1851 min
Take The LeadActivating The Gig Economy For Older Adults With Teri Lucie Thompson And Bringing Entertainment And Education To Trade Shows With Seth KramerWhile many people from ages 55 and up are thinking of retirement, there are still a significant number of them who still wish to work. Yet, with newer generations taking over the workforce, it can be especially hard for this age group to find jobs that will take them. And what a waste of talent and experience that would be! Teri Lucie Thompson co-founded Knackstor Global, a digital platform that activates the gig economy for older adults, allowing them to earn, volunteer, and create community. In this episode, she sits down with Dr. Diane Hamilton to share with us the ori...
2021-03-1259 minStartup Improv#8: Collectibles + NFTsIn this episode we cover collectables! Here's some of what we cover:
Public companies that could increase in value b/c of collectable trends
Invest in an NFT fund
Companies that should offer collectables
Dapper Labs (NBA Top Shot)
Solving the deep fake issue
Community for digital collectables
API for data on digital collectables
Banksey idea
Are we in an NFT bubble?
2021-03-0251 minNo Code MBA#3: No-Code Automation with LuhhuThis episode features Andrew Davison, founder of Luhhu. Luhhu is an agency helping businesses build automations using tools like Zapier and Integromat.
Here's some of what we cover in this episode:
- How Andrew started and has grown his agency
- The features and differences between Zapier and Integromat
- Opportunities to add automation internally at a business
- Tips for building an audience on Twitter
- Future plans for Luhhu
Links: Luhhu
Andrew Davison's Twitter: @andrewjdavison
No Code MBA: Learn to b...
2021-02-2640 minStartup Improv#7: Community Feat. Sam FeldmanIn this episode we talk about ideas and trends related to the Community!
Here’s some of what we cover:
Renting out campsites for digital nomads
Mental health community
Community for business school internships
This was a great episode, especially because we had our friend Sam on the podcast! You can follow Sam on twitter and check out his businesses: bitcoin.guide and marketcap.guide to better understand bitcoin and the crypto landscape as a whole.
2021-02-231h 12
The Schlank Show (A Sports Podcast)Episode 12: Speaking with MLB Second Baseman Kevin KramerWelcome back to Season Two of The Schlank Show! Today, I got the opportunity to speak with Kevin Kramer, a Major League pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates. In this episode, we spoke about Kramer's childhood sports experiences, his memories playing in the Minor Leagues, the significance of the Kramer Family Foundation, and so much more. If you are a first-time listener, sit back, relax, and enjoy! I encourage you to not only listen to this episode, but also to the other previous episodes of The Schlank Show. Follow us on Instagram (@theschlankshow), like us on Facebook (The Schlank Show) and on...
2021-02-2253 minStartup Improv#6: TravelIn this episode we brainstorm around business ideas related to travel! Here's some of what we cover:
Viral tweet threads
What will travel look like after COVID? Opportunities as a result
COVID-safe activities
Business idea: Vanlife rentals
Business idea: unique experiences in your city
How can Airbnb Experiences be improved?
Co-living spaces
2021-02-101h 01Startup Improv#5: Internet of ThingsIn this episode we talk about ideas and trends related to the Internet of Things!
Here’s some of the ideas we cover:
Bottomless scales for consumables
Home automation set up business
Charging pockets
Tracking shoe insoles
Improving design of IOT devices
Helium data connectivity
2021-02-0455 minStartup Improv#4: FoodIn this episode we talk about ideas and trends related to Food!
Here’s some of the ideas we cover:
Decentralizing DoorDash
How we’d turn around Blue Apron
Mushroom Tea Idea
Decaf coffee
Mobile coffee trucks
2021-02-0459 minStartup Improv#3: BootstrappingIn this episode we talk about bootstrapping!
Here’s some of the ideas we cover:
Unbundling cooking vides from TikTok
Bootstrapping vs VC
Bootstrapping funds
Marketplace for hobbies
Netflix and no chill
Micro influencer consulting
2021-02-041h 13Startup Improv#2: Online EducationIn this episode, we brainstorm about online education.
A few ideas we covered:
- Cohort based courses
- Tik Tok education
- YC for online courses
- Future of education
- ISAs
2021-02-0449 minStartup Improv#1: Audio BrainstormIn this episode, we chat about business ideas and trends related to audio.
Some of the ideas we cover:
- Fiction podcasts
- Audio recipes
- Open source sports announcers
- Audio sports communities
- Audio workouts
- Podcast advertising
- Speed reading
- The early days of Clubhouse
2021-02-0453 minNo Code MBA#2: Building Glide Apps with Low Code AgencyThis episode features Jesus Vargas, founder of Low Code Agency. Low Code Agency is an agency that has built nearly 200 custom apps for clients using Glide.
0:14 - Background on Low Code Agency and Glide
6:12 - Examples of Apps built by Low Code Agency
9:15 - B2C vs B2B apps apps in Glide
12:05 - How to explain no-code to clients
17:45 - How to find clients when building an agency
29:37 - Using no-code tools internally
32:44 - Future plans for Low Code Agency
37:43 - Future...
2021-01-1241 minNo Code MBA#1: Growing a Shopify Store With The Very Best CookieThis episode features Kirstyn Shaw, founder of The Very Best Cookie In The Whole Wide World. The Very Best Cookie is an e-commerce Shopify store which has grown to sell more than $100,000 of cookies in less than a year.
0:00 - How Kirstyn started The Very Best Cookie
4:24 - Growing an e-commerce store organically
10:27 - Which Shopify apps Kirstyn uses to run her business
23:52 - Shopify app business ideas
29:03 - Uber for ghost kitchens
36:25 - Advice for people starting an e-commerce brand
Links:
The Very Be...
2021-01-1243 min
TradeshowGuy Monday Morning CoffeeTradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee, November 4, 2019: Seth KramerSeth Kramer has been doing magic and professional presentations for corporations and tradeshows for decades. He shares his expertise and perspective on what he does and what he's learned in this week's TradeshowGuy Monday Morning Coffee with Tim Patterson.
Seth Kramer's site: https://www.trafficstoppers.com/
TradeshowGuy's main online hub: https://tradeshowguy.net
Check out TradeshowGuy Blog at https://tradeshowguyblog.com
https://tradeshowguyexhibits.com
http://tradeshowexhibitbuyerskit.com
https://tradeshowsuccessbook.com - get your free copy of my book!
New book: https://tradeshowsuperheroes.com
Tim's Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00CHQ99XO
2019-11-0425 min
Sports Innerview with Ann LiguoriSports Innerview 08/10/2019 - Dr. Peter Sultan, Seth KramerAnn continues her series on sports injuries and prevention and talks with Dr. Peter Sultan, Orthopedic Surgeon & Chief of Orthopedic Surgery, Peconic Bay Medical Center. They talk about preventing and treating joint pain, advancements with hip and knee replacements and the state of the art facility at Peconic Bay Medical Center. Ann also talks with Seth Kramer, a director of ‘Heading Home: The Tale of Team Israel,’ a David and Goliath story of Israel’s National Baseball Team as they compete for the first time in the World Baseball Classic.
2019-08-1158 min
Business Done Right | Faith Forward Business LeadershipEp 27: Guests Were The Best in 2018!A rapid-fire recap of the guests featured on the Business Done Right podcast in 2018! Listen to learn what you may have missed, then use the links below to listen to the episode or get in touch with our guests via social. It's been an incredible first year launching the podcast! After delivering a new episode 27 weeks in a row, I think we MIGHT be getting the hang of it :). One of my true joys is being able to connect people with the leaders we feature on the show. Take this trip down memory lane and...
2019-01-0119 min
Business Done Right | Faith Forward Business LeadershipEp 7: Breaking Away from the Day-to-Day w/ James KramerJames Kramer is the President of Legacy Wireless, the largest privately held wireless services and tower construction company in the Northwest. He's strategically built this multi-million dollar business that runs without his day-to-day involvement. Tune in to hear the decisions and details made this possible for him, so you can apply them to your own business. What you'll learn about: 03:00 - Moment of Truth - Don't overlook the treasures around you 11:30 - How to differentiate and stay relevant in an evolving industry: Hire good people, provide a culture of empowerment, and communicate well 13:25 - W...
2018-08-1438 min
Successful Performercast by Kris Sheppard | Successful Performer Cast | Weekly Interviews with Professional Entertainers | Show Business, Showbiz, Performer, Magic, Magician, Juggler, Comedian, MusicianSeth Kramer - Trade Show MagicIn this episode, Seth Kramer brings us insight into the ins and outs of trade show magic! Seth Kramer is a trade show, traffic-stopping ninja!
Having been in the game for over 30 years, Seth spends much of his time in trade show booths selling his client’s products using magic. In addition to this he also does other corporate events like hospitality suites, sales meetings, and even customized special events. Every day of every week holds something new for him and he’s certainly up for just about any challenge!
Kris' Recommendation of the Week — S...
2015-08-2857 min